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If we strain muddy water, it helps to make it clean. This process is called ____.

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evaporation
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settling
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C
decantation
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D
filtration
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Solution

The correct option is D filtration
Evaporation is the conversion of water from a liquid to a gas.
The process of allowing the heavier particles to settle at the bottom of still water is called settling.
Decantation is the separation process in which two insoluble liquids are separated. Example: Separation of a mixture of oil from water.
Filtration is used to separate the solid matter from liquid by passing the solution through the filter.

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